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Mitochondria donation by mesenchymal stem cells: current understanding and mitochondria transplantation strategies

Gomzikova, Marina; James, Victoria; Rizvanov, Albert

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Marina Gomzikova

Albert Rizvanov



Abstract

The phenomenon of mitochondria donation is found in various tissues of humans and animals and is attracting increasing attention. To date, numerous studies have described the transfer of mitochondria from stem cells to injured cells, leading to increased ATP production, restoration of mitochondria function and rescue of recipient cells from apoptosis. Mitochondria transplantation is considered as a novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of mitochondrial diseases and mitochondrial function deficiency. Mitochondrial dysfunction affects cells with high energy needs such as neural, skeletal muscles, heart and liver cells, and plays a crucial role in type 2 diabetes, as well as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's diseases, ischemia, stroke, cancer and age-related disorders. In this review, we summarize recent findings in the field of mitochondria donation and mechanism of mitochondria transfer between cells. We review the existing clinical trials and discuss advantages and disadvantages of mitochondrial transplantation strategies based on the injection of stem cells, isolated functional mitochondria or EVs containing mitochondria.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Mar 9, 2021
Online Publication Date Apr 7, 2021
Publication Date Apr 7, 2021
Deposit Date Mar 12, 2021
Publicly Available Date Apr 7, 2021
Journal Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
Publisher Frontiers Media
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 9
Article Number 653322
DOI https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2021.653322
Keywords Mitochondria donation, Mitochondria transplantation, Tunneling nanotubes, Extracellular vesicles, Cell fusion, Isolated mitochondria.
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/5388206
Publisher URL https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcell.2021.653322/abstract
Additional Information First publication by Frontiers Media

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